Arthroscopic surgery has changed the way shoulder surgeons do surgery and when and if patients consider having it performed. In the past many people would put off needed shoulder surgery or never have it at all due to all the possible complications that could result from traditional open surgery.... View Article
Like anything else that someone procrastinates about or makes excuses not to do, real consequences can occur. An infected tooth can turn into a severe problem if not treated promptly,... View Article
If you are someone suffering from extreme shoulder pain which limits your everyday activities, you may be avoiding any thought of treatment.... View Article
The recovery time after surgery can be almost as important as the surgery itself. Unless you prepare ahead of time and follow your doctor’s orders,... View Article
Almost every movement can involve your shoulder, so when something is wrong like arthritis, it can impact your daily activities. If you have tried all the medications,... View Article
If you have shoulder pain, you know how it can affect your life. Just little things like reaching for something in the upper cabinet in your kitchen,... View Article
Thank you to those who attended the last IRG Shoulder Health and Repair Webinar with Dr. Samuel Koo. Dr. Koo will be doing a follow up webinar discussing advances in arthroscopic surgery,... View Article
Although less common than hip replacements, approximately 65,000 people in the US have total or partial shoulder replacement surgery each year.... View Article
If shoulder pain is severely limiting your daily activities and range of motion, it may be time to consider a shoulder replacement.... View Article
A better question than when is the right age to have a shoulder replacement could be why have a shoulder replacement?... View Article
